Devon

A stone's throw from the river Dart, an open-plan apartment, great for families and friends, wild walks, cycling and learning to sail

A studio flat above Lynmouth Bay with a sunny patio and lovely walks all around. Exmoor's coastal path is close

In the gardens of a laid-back country house, a barn with books, games, faded rugs and grand piano - a treat for convivial families

A seaside inn on Babbacombe Bay with views of sea and sky, rooms to feel happy in, a spa and homely, hearty dining

Set off on blissful walks, trek home to crumpets and tea. There’s no better place to escape the 21st century than rural Devon

Elegant bedrooms, wallpaper with wild boars trotting between trees, squishy sofas by a big wood-burner... Great hosts and good food too!

Canoeing on the Tamar, valley walks galore, with the woodland garden a sea of daffodils in the spring. A magical self-catering hideaway

A light, bright and warm converted barn tucked into a green valley just on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park

A country-house hotel wrapped up in Dartmoor's northern hills where dogs are welcome, the food is delicious, and the walking is divine

Guests love the Henley - it’s nicely informal, and cute rooms, big views, and Martyn’s lovely food all hit the spot. Breakfast included too

This hidden valley is the dreamiest part of South Devon. Catch the ferry across the Dart; gaze on the hills; snuggle up by the wood-burner